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I have heard this so many times, but do you think I do it? I plan to do deep breathing each time I drink water (not at the same time) and when I am stressed. I'll give it a shot.Thnaks. Bless you. Pam

BRADIA8/25/2010 10:49:00 PM

THANKS, LONG TIME AGO I TOOK A BREATHING COURSE AND UNTIL READING YOUR SECRET, I REMEMBERD HOW IMPORTANT IT WAS THEN. I NEED TO START DOING IT AGAIN. THANKS AGAIN.

DEWACHA8/26/2010 11:46:00 AM

totally makes sense... will certainly give it a try -today! Thanks!

DWBR788/26/2010 10:53:00 AM

I love Dr. Andrew!! There's apps for the IPhone and droid that are great.

DENI_ZEN8/26/2010 8:49:00 AM

Dr. Andrew Weil's breathing exercises are magic! Take a look at them: http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00521/three-breathing-exercises.htmlI use one of these to destress, and it works better than prescription tranquilizers. - Sandi

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